Describe how stress affects the cardiovascular system.
What will be an ideal response?
Responses will vary; Stress increases blood cholesterol, blood pressure, and injury to the arteries of the body. As a result, stress increases the risk for coronary heart disease (the number one killer of Americans) and the risk for stroke.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Describe the three layers of the eye
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The first line of defense in protecting against pH change during exercise is
A. plasma bicarbonate. B. hemoglobin levels in the blood. C. intracellular buffers. D. sodium bicarbonate levels in the blood.